Three Learning Outcomes

GI Bill -- what is it? The four active programs and types of training covered that can assist you in the training and education you need for your new career path.

Resume Writing, Job Interviewing, & Job Searching -- dos and don'ts, current trends, writing tips, social media, what to wear, what to say & not
say to assist you in landing a job in your new career path.

Step 1: Finding Your Career Passion via Self-Assessments

Assessments:
Take one assessment in each category below to gain a complete picture of who you are and the skills/strengths you have.

Interest Inventories: Self-Directed Search: most widely used, good overview of interests & skills.
Strong Interest Inventory: identifies interests and how they relate to various occupations and careers

Get fitted for a suit! Don't wear outdated, ill-fitting clothing to an interview.

Quantify and qualify military terms so the interviewer understands your credentials.

Have answers ready for commonly-asked questions such as: Why should I hire you? Tell me about yourself. What is
your leadership/management style? What do you know about this company? What are your weaknesses? What are your top skills?
Tell me about a time of conflict and how you resolved it.

Step 3 Goal: Know the keys to success in developing a civilian resume, understanding the civilian job-search process, and in succeeding in job interviews.

Jenny Parker Hansen is an empowering counselor, problem-solver, organizer, and service provider, as well as a partner
on EmpoweringAdvice.com. She is currently working on her
master's degree in mental health counseling at Antioch University New England, with plans to provide services to veterans and their
families, as well as others requiring assistance in dealing with mental health challenges. She has a long history of providing excellent
customer-service, team-building, and conflict resolution. Besides working in both the public and private sectors, she also started and
ran her own business. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in all her endeavors, and has a deep desire to help and
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